Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Critical Care

Kindred Hospital Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dayton seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, assess patients, interpret blood work, and contribute to patient education and care planning.

The position requires delivering care across hospital units, maintaining documentation, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. The unit emphasizes 24/7 clinical coverage and collaboration with physicians to promote recovery.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy education required for NBRC credentialing.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respiratory Care procedures per policies and protocols.
• Document and charge capture of Respiratory Care services.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Manage oxygen delivery devices and ventilator support per protocol.
• Perform airway management, suctioning and basic airway procedures.
• Assist in diagnostic/therapeutic bronchoscopy as ordered.
• Conduct ABG sampling and analysis; monitor ABG results.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Attendance

Adult/geriatric care

Education

Respiratory Therapy education for NBRC credentialing

Job description

Kindred Hospital Dayton seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, assess patients, interpret blood work, and contribute to patient education and care planning.

The position requires delivering care across hospital units, maintaining documentation, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. The unit emphasizes 24/7 clinical coverage and collaboration with physicians to promote recovery.